Overview
The Biosecurity (Consequential Amendments No. 2) Instrument 2026 is a technical housekeeping update from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. It makes consequential amendments to a large number of existing biosecurity determinations, mainly the First Point of Entry determinations for ports around Australia and the infringement notices determination.
The instrument amends a long list of existing instruments made under the Biosecurity Act 2015. The source does not specify exactly what the amendments changed in the wording of each determination.
Registration and Status
The instrument was registered on 25 September 2026. It is now no longer in force, having applied between 25 September 2026 and 1 October 2026.
Relevance
This instrument is mainly relevant to businesses involved in importing or exporting goods through Australian ports and shipping operators dealing with biosecurity entry requirements.
Key Actions
- Businesses that import or export goods through any Australian port can check the current First Point of Entry determination for that specific port on the Federal Register of Legislation to confirm requirements have not changed.
- Businesses dealing with biosecurity infringement notices can check the current Biosecurity (2026 Infringement Notices) Determination for any updates.
- This instrument itself has already expired, having been in force only from 25 September to 1 October 2026, so checking for the latest version of any port determination is advised rather than relying on this instrument.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.